1984

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National Geographic Books, Mar 30, 2021 - Fiction - 384 pages
Probably the most influential novel of the twentieth century, 1984 has been described as chilling, absorbing, satirical, momentous, prophetic and terrifying. This edition, with an introduction by novelist Robert Harris, marks the sixtieth anniversary of this great work’s publication.

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About the author (2021)

George Orwell (1903–1950) served with the Imperial Police in Burma, fought with the Republicans during the Spanish Civil War, and was a member of the Home Guard and a writer for the BBC during World War II. He is the author of many works of nonfiction and fiction. He is best known for his novels 1984 and Animal Farm.

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